This female goose was photographed as she sat on her clutch of eggs. Her mate can be seen in the background. Typically, females stay on the nests, while males provide food and help protect the nest from predators.

This female goose was photographed as she sat on her clutch of eggs. Her mate can be seen in the background. Typically, females stay on the nests, while males provide food and help protect the nest from predators.